The Sacred Sangria

Thursday, June 25, 2009

Sangria is a delicious, fruit-based wine punch with its traditional heritage well rooted in Spain. Typically, Sangria is made with red wine, fresh, seasonal fruit and a bit of bubbly water or citrus flavored soda. It is easy to make, easy to drink and a huge hit at summer get togethers - even for those who are not "into wine."

One of the beauties of Sangria recipes is that you can use a variety of different wines in the recipe mix. Below are some recipes that you should try during the hot summer days and nights.

Additional ideas: sliced strawberries, peaches, handful of fresh blueberries, raspberries, kiwi, a shot or two of gin, brandy or rum, a cup or ginger ale, citrus soda or lime juice

Directions:

Pour wine in the pitcher and squeeze the juice wedges from the lemon and orange into the wine. Toss in the fruit wedges (leaving out seeds if possible) and add sugar and brandy. Chill overnight. Add ginger ale or club soda just before serving.

Super Fruity Sangria
Ingredients:

1 bottle of your favorite white wine

1 lemon cut into wedges

1 orange cut into wedges

1 lime cut into wedges

1 peach cut into wedges

1/2 cup lemonade or limeade

1/2 cup sugar

2 shots of apricot, peach or berry flavored brandy

2 cups ginger ale

Additional idea: one can of diced pineapple pieces with juice

Directions:

Pour wine in the pitcher and squeeze juice wedges from the lemon, orange and lime into the wine. Toss in the fruit wedges (leaving out seeds if possible) and add sliced peaches, strawberries, lemonade/limeade, sugar and brandy. Chill overnight. Add ginger ale and ice just before serving.

Best Party Sangria
Ingredients:

1 bottle of red wine

1 lemon cut into wedges

1 orange cut into wedges

1 lime cut into wedges

2 tbsp sugar

splash of orange juice or lemonade

2 shots of gin or triple sec (optional)

1 cup of raspberries or strawberries (may use thawed or frozen)

1 small can of diced pineapples (with juice)

4 cups ginger ale

Directions:

Pour wine into large pitcher and squeeze the juice wedges from the lemon, orange and lime into the wine. Toss in the fruit wedges (leaving out seeds if possible) and pineapple then add sugar, orange juice and gin. Chill overnight. Add ginger ale, berries and ice just before serving.

Pour wine in the pitcher and squeeze the juice wedges from the orange, lemon and lime into the wine. Toss in the fruit wedges (leaving out seeds if possible) and add sugar. Chill overnight. Add ginger ale of club soda just before serving.

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